[center][h1][color=gold][u]Evelyn[/u][/color][/h1][/center]
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[center][h3][b]Evig League, Lab & Terrarium[/b][/h3][/center]

There were some more shennanigans and drama that happened all around her while Evelyn stood, gloriously posing, and waited for the photo to be taken. Thanks to that though, she didn't really pay any attention to the green-haired [s]brat[/s]kid who was chasing his new partner around, or the giant, menacing draogn-thing that proceed to plop both said veggie-head and his veggie-pokemon back down with the rest of the group. She also didn't even notice the [i]saucy[/i] gossip-fodder of the Region Champion locking arms with the Professor and dragging him over to take part in the picture-taking.

Once that was all done and over with though, Evelyn began to be able to move again, letting out a small, held breath. She leaned down and plucked Joltik back up into her arms, much to the delight of the little critter who'd been tirelessly trying to get back up onto his trainer during the entire photo-session. Walking over to the girl with the camera, Evelyn spoke a few words.

[color=gold]"Give me a call when the photo's ready, alright? I'm Evelyn, by the way."[/color]

She was about to give the photographer her contact-information, but the sleep-deprived, oh-so-charming PokéProf managed to escape the Champion's clutches and proceeded to bombard the group with a long-winded spiel about their new duty as his [i]assistants[/i], and their new devices. Ah, yes... That which they'd been waiting for. The final piece of the puzzle. The pokédex. Or, well, rather it was a phone, with the pokédex [i]on[/i] it. Quite the difference from what her mom and dad had told her about their own journeys, back when the Pokédex was its own, seperate thing... Technology sure had come a long way.

So, they were each handed their Rotom Phone-dex, and then the good fellow proceeded to toss them each a small pouch. A poch that contained a set amount of pokéballs. Ah, right. They had to scan [i]and[/i] capture pokemon, and for those of this group who were going for the whole 'Gym and League'-challenge, this was probably a means to help propel and springboard them. That was.. Considerate... Though Eve had an inkling that this was more standard procedure rather than the good Professor being generous.

After that explanation though, telling them how they could earn some cash and what they needed to do, the lone adult male of the group simply.. Departed... Yup. That seemed about right for the guy. As sociable and pleasant and as a grouchy, ill-tempered Cacturne. Oh well, he had done his part and played his role, and his participation in Evelyn's story was ... For the most part, over. At least in the eyes of Evelyn herself.

Now, most of these other chumps... They were all being buddy-buddy and making small-talk and setting up big plans for whwere to go, if they wanted to travel together in packs and sparking friendly rivalries that would last until one of them one-sidedly defeated the other in every perpetual encounter they ever had, up until the league. For Evelyn's part though... None of that was particularly interesting. the only person among this troupe of mooks she even registered the face of was the girl who took the group photo, and that was about it. Giving Joltik a soft scratch at the back of its neck, she sat it down on the ground again, before retrieving its pokeball and, unceremoniously, recalling the creature to its spherical hold.

With pokédex in hand, she turned to give them terrarium a final glance over. Then did the same with the collection of her peers.

[color=gold]"Well then.... Good luck to you all, I suppose."[/color]

Her voice was not loud, not intense or even particularly energetic. She said them in a normal, conversation-level of audability, which probably meant most of the others wouldn't even have heard it. But, with that said, Evelyn proceeded to follow the professor's lead, and decidely left the area just the same way she'd arrived. The young trainer didn't stop or wait for anyone to come up to her or call her over, she just... Left.

After leaving the League Headquarters properly, the blonde would quickly return to her hotel room.

[center][b][h3]Evelyn's Hotel Room & Preparations
(Mostly Fluff)[/h3][/b][/center]
Before one goes on a nation-spanning journey, on foot, there are certain things that need to be done first. Like, swapping out of the clothes you wore to an important, formal meeting, and switching them out for something more practical, but still fashionable! While it was still a bit chilly outside in the early hours, it'd only get warmer from now on. Thus, the blonde decided on one of her [i]standarized[/i] outfits. It was [url=https://i.imgur.com/Y0zMxvf.jpg]a bit simple[/url], but with a good jacket and her visored cap, it'd get the job done! Next, of course, was to call mom and tell her everything.

Using one of the hoel's payphones, with video-link, the blonde called up her parent, introduced Joltik, and excitedly and energetically regaled her matriarch with everything that had happened that day, from the moment she woke up until the time she got back to her room here. 

[color=orange]"So, you're heading out now, sweeite?"[/color]
[color=gold]"Yup! Just gonna pack up everything I can't bring with and leave it down in the lobby so the shippers can bring it back home to you."[/color]
[color=orange]"Oh? Are you sure you'll be okay without all your sets of change?"[/color]
[color=gold]"C'mon, I'm not [i]that[/i] bad!"[/color]
[color=orange]"If you say so, honey... But be sure you stay safe, alright? And make sure to take good care of little Joltik, don't push him too hard or put him in any unnecessary danger, okay?"[/color]
[color=gold]"Mom, it's [i]me[/i]! It's not like I'm gonna go running off into some deep, dank woods and fall into a cave full of Golbats or anything."[/color]
[color=orange]"You'd be surprised how often that can happen..."[/color]
[color=gold]"Pfft, whatever. Anyway, I'll be off now, time to work on getting famous! ... Oh, and tell dad I said hi, and love you both."[/color]
[color=orange]"Mhm, yeah, I will. I love you too, baby-girl. Go out there and knnock Evig's socks off."[/color]
[color=gold]"Yeah! Bye mom!"[/color]

[i]Call Ended.[/i]

Alrigh! Time to get... Wait, where was Joltik?

Looking around the room, she found the little monster having located a wall-socket, and was now happily sitting there, eating away at the building's electricity. Not sure whether this was a breach of some sort of hotel or public code of donduct, the blonde hurried over in a frazzled state and quickly lifted the little bug away from its meal. In response, the bug... Pouted...? Wait... he could pout? Well, not like a human does... But he sure looked like he was trying to.

[color=gold]"Hey, c'mon! Don't do that. I'm not sure if they'll charge extra if you gobble up the juice in this place."[/color]

Joltik, of course, understood none of this and just tilted his tiny head sideways, before chttering happily. Evelyn sighed and put the little troublemaker down again. Then started on the biggest task of the day! ... Cleaning up all the excess and extra clothes she [i]wasn't[/i] bringing with her. Suitcases, rollers and bags were all filled. It took... A fair bit of time, but she eventually got it done.

Now, all she ahd to do was grab her trust waistbag, stuff down the things she [i]was[/i] bringing with her, and get this show on the road!

... Several minutes later...

Down in the lobby of the hotel, the blonde, fresh-faced trainer approached the front desk. Her rather impressive collection of cargo having been stowed off to the side against one of the walls.

[color=gold]"Hi, I was in room #204. I wanted to check out."[/color]
[color=beige]"One moment, please."[/color] The faceless recptionist said in an unenthused manner. [color=beige]"Miss Evelyn, right? Yes, everything looks to be in order. We've received the wired payment, so everything's good. We hope you enjoyed your stay at our establishment."[/color]
[color=gold]"Yeah, sure. Anyway, I've got some luggage here that's going to be picked up by the Evig-runners Poké-shippers. Can I leave it here with the hotel?"[/color]
[color=beige]"One moment, let me check..."[/color] WOw, this guy had a knack for being the dullest, most monotone man in the universe. If it wasn't so grating it might've been impressive. [color=beige]"Yes, hotel policies allow for customers to have their luggage safely stored until it can be picked up and moved within 24 hours."[/color]
[color=Gold]"Great, then I'll leave this stuff under your capable, watchful eyes. Don't lose it."[/color]
[color=beige]"Understood, I'll make the required n--"[/color]
[color=gold]"'Kay, thanks, bye!"[/color]

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdxJ5c3MG1M][i]Evelyn has left the building.[/i][/url]

[center][h3][b]Grand Glory City, Journey's Start[/b][/h3][/center]
[center][@Remram][/center]
[center][hider=Inventory]
[b]Key Items:[/b]
[list][*]1x Rotom Phone Pokédex
[*]1x Pair of (Stylized) Worj Gloves
[*]1x Solar-chargeable Flashlight
[*]Needle and Thread[/list]
[b]Consumables:[/b]
[list][*}Pokedollars: 500p
[*]1x Potion
[*]10x Pokeballs[/list]
[b]Extras:[/b]
[list][*]An unspecified amount of extra clothes
[*]A fair few cosmetics, skin and haircare products, along with things like styling scissors, brushes, combs and even a nail file.
[*]Dental care products and items, like toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, etc.[/list][/hider][/center]
[center][hider=Pokemon:]
[b]On Hand:[/b]
[list][*]Joltik - Level 5
[/list]
[b]In Storage:[/b]
[list][*]N/A[/list]
[/hider][/center]
Now out on the streets of the city once again, decked out in her new duds and with the clothes - and other items - on her back, well, [i]wait[/i], Evelyn was finally, [b][i]finally[/i][/b] ready to start her jouney. The first, real, actual, honest-to-goodness step of her very own journey. A journey which [i]she'd[/i] write! The tale of Evig's greatest, most famous, most beloved..!

...

...

... Uhm...

[i]W-well, whatever! I can always decide on the details later, right? For now, I just gotta get going! C'mon, girl! Take that first step![/i]

She sucked in some air, closed eyes, let the sounds and smells and sensations all around wash over her. Then, carefully, slowly, measuredly, she took that first, elegant, dainty step onto the pavement outside the hotel.

[i]Click.[/i]

An electric tingle ran up her spine. An exhilirating sensation. She was doing it. She was really, truly doing it. The blonde couldn't help but smile to herself.

[color=gold]"[i]Now then... Professor Arbok said we'd get paid for registering pokemon, right?[/i]"[/color] Eve mused.

True, she could've just set off down Route 1 or 4 right away, and begun her adventures in Evig right there and then. But, she knew better. You didn't just run off down an unfamiliar road without first making sure you had everything you could need. And Evelyn didn't have everything. Not yet, at least. There were a few things she'd like to get before leaving, for both her own and Joltik's sake. Speaking of, her partner was safely tucked back away in his pokeball for now.

Right, well then. The first order of business was...

[b][u]To go to one of Grand Glory's parks and Catch a Pokémon she could find. Mostly to get a bit of experience when working with Joltik, as well as to see how much the payout for getting a 'new' pokemon entry was.[/u][/b]